Phillip Gladstein, z”l, passed away Oct. 17 at the age of 92. He was the husband of Raya Gladstein; dear father of Lori (Ken) Kletzer, Carol Gladstein and Jay (Eric) Gladstein; and grandfather to Ben (Kelsey) Kletzer and Sarah Kletzer.

He was an active volunteer at Good Samaritan Hospital and for more than 30 years served as the volunteer rabbi at Cedar Sinai Park. He was a member of the Shriners, The Multnomah Athletic Club and Congregation Neveh Shalom.

Phil used to lead the morning minyan at Congregation Neveh Shalom on Sundays. Each week he would “announce” how many days until Hanukkah. In the Oct. 19 notice of Phil’s death, Neveh Shalom noted, “We're sure Phil would want us to note that there are 52 days until Hanukkah.”

Phillip Soloman Gladstein was born Dec. 2, 1927, the youngest of four children born to Sam and Fannie Gladstein. He grew up in Portland, attending Failing Grade School and graduating from Lincoln High School.
After high school the family moved to Seattle where Phil studied anthropology at the University of Washington. He served in the Navy during World War II and was recalled to duty during the Korean War. During his military service he served as Ship's Cook aboard an LST and at the Naval Hospital at Yokosuka, Japan. Following his military service Phil worked with his brother Barney at Pioneer Supply in Seattle. In 1959, Phil returned to Portland, working for 30 years at The Lippman Company and at Familian Northwest.
In his retirement Phil served as a commissioner for the Raleigh Water District.
In keeping with Neveh Shalom and the family's commitment to keep our community safe and healthy, and in compliance with our governor's directive, a private interment was scheduled.

Congregation Neveh Shalom extends condolences to the Gladstein family.

Those wishing to honor Phil may send donations to Cedar Sinai Park.